Fortified Wines Flashcards
The term ‘biological ageing’ is most associated with which Sherry?
Fino
Which of these ports will have been matured on oak in order to allow the wine to be naturally oxidised?
A) Vintage Port
B) Ruby Port
C) LBV Port
D) Tawny Port
D) Tawny Port
Which of the following is a sweetened Sherry?
A) Amontillado
B) Oloroso
C) Cream Sherry
D) Fino
C) Cream Sherry
A Sherry is fortified at which stage?
After fermentation
Which Sherry has both biological and oxidative aromas?
Amontillado
Where is Sherry produced?
Southern Spain, Jerez de la Fontera
What is the Solera system?
A solera is a system of old-oak casks containing wines of different ages. The wines are continually blended together as they age,, ensuring a consistent and complex style of mature wine.
It is in the solera that the Sherry develops its various distinctive flavours.
What aromas does Fino typically have?
Apple and almonds
What temperature is Fino Sherry best served at?
Chilled
What flavours does Oloroso develop?
Dried fruits - raisins and prunes
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Walnut and caramel notes form oxidate ageing
